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This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative leader with strong curriculum understanding to join us as Head of Computing. You will also play a key role in The London, Hertfordshire and Essex Computing Hub alongside duties at Helena Romanes School.
Reporting directly to one of our Senior Team, you will have a varied, dynamic and strategic role as Head of Computing. You will provide strong leadership to your team, with a clear focus on continuing to drive improvements in teaching, curriculum design and students progress across the department. As such, this role will prepare candidates for onward progression to senior leadership positions should they wish.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to work as part of the team at The London, Hertfordshire and Essex Computing Hub, based at Saffron Walden County High School. Possible roles could include:
● Facilitating the Teach Computing course
● Undertaking some aspects of hub leadership
● Working with schools across the region to improve the teaching of computer science
● Working with CAS communities across the hub region
We would love to hear from you if you are an inspirational, dynamic and creative individual who makes learning fun and challenging, and who is looking to join a supportive and enthusiastic team in beautiful rural surroundings.
At Helena Romanes we value the personal attributes of hard work, positivity and kindness, and we are looking for someone who can model these values.
Helena Romanes joined the highly successful Saffron Academy Trust in September 2020. Consequently, there are a wide range of opportunities in terms of CPD, school-to-school collaboration and career development for members of our team.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The school is a popular and successful 4-18 comprehensive, all-through school, situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside. It has good communications to London and the South East, and it is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.
Please contact Sue Este, HR Manager if you have any queries: seste@hrs.education
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
The school reserves the right to interview candidates before the published closing date.
Information about the School
Helena Romanes School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We are committed to raising student achievement by providing a rich and challenging curriculum delivered by high quality staff. Excellent opportunities exist for professional development.
All applications must be made using our application form. Please visit www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk for more information
Visits to the school to meet with our students and staff are welcomed, Please contact Eleanor Ball, HR Officer to arrange a convenient appointment or to answer any questions that you may have. eball@hrs.education
Helena Romanes is a popular all through school situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside with good communications to London and the South East and is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.